Principal Environmental Specialist

The Principal Environmental Specialist will be tasked with solving complex Environment-related problems and work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Environmental Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the Environmental field. As such, they must have in-depth environmental expertise and broad knowledge of the Environment discipline within the Health Safety Environment Security function.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with company, facility, and project-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables; Develop, lead implementation, and ensure Environmental Management System is in line with corporate, legislative, and client requirements, including compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO 14001) and considering environmental critical activities; Develop an integrated approach to HSE and environmental risks and effects management across projects and contractors; Participate and provide inputs as required and ensure mitigating controls remain suitable and sufficient; Develop and implement HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as required by Contract and in line with corporate and legislative requirements; Manage, monitor, and advise on all matters related to the Environmental; Provide technical and commercial support during the tendering stage; Support the planning and execution of the internal environmental audit and compliance assurance programs; Monitor compliance against documented Environmental requirements through a systematic regime of compliance audit, performance monitoring, and front-line inspections; Establish tangible and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the area of responsibility, monitor compliance, and identify trends; Identify new and merge local and applicable environmental regulations and interpretation of their impact on the site/vessel business plan; Prepare and deliver permit applications and renewal, obtain clearances, consents, and authorization for executing the scope of work and in connection to compliance with statutory/legal requirements; Participate in subcontractor/vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation process; Review/approve subcontractors and vendors for equipment and services; Attend and provide input to forums such as kick-off meetings, constructability reviews, readiness reviews, emergency planning, etc; Lead/direct environmental investigations and Root Cause Analysis following incidents and or non-compliances; Ensure that corrective actions and recommendations are acted upon and ensure report completion for process and statutory requirements; Review and provide Environmental input to MOCs and Lessons Learned; Provide SME guidance to the production of HSES information, training, education, and awareness material for the Project and business line; Communicate with and advise senior management on issues and concerns relating to projects and site operations requiring Environmental support and guidance; Communicate, present, or justify overall Environmental performance to management as necessary; Proactive client interface; Coordinate Project Environmental activities Business travel as necessary to support project/operations requirements; Manage Environmental Performance Indicator data collection, ongoing reporting, tracking, and analysis; Implement and support communication and awareness of environmental initiatives and campaigns; Champion for and input to McDermott’s annual Sustainability Report and Questionnaires as requested

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, or Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Science or related degree; 7 to 8 years within the Energy or Construction Industry; Experience with technical activities, including onshore and offshore operations; Maintain key competencies associated with the Environmental function; Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken; Know and interpret local Environmental laws, codes, regulations, and norms; Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, 45001, or 50001); Statistical and data analysis ability; Good interpersonal skills; Conflict Resolution skills and leadership skills; Proficient in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel; In-depth environmental expertise and broad knowledge of the Environment discipline within the Health Safety Environment Security function

Nice to have

EPCI project execution; Advanced education (MBA or other master’s level); Project management experience; Knowledge of RegScan, Intelex, FigBytes, and PowerBI platforms